A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting Ministry Research
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Copyright: 2025
Pages: 426
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting Ministry Research was written to guide the novice researcher through the process of conducting ministry research for the purpose of solving a problem, improving a practice, implementing a solution, or narrowing a gap in the current scholarly literature. The result of this research is a ministry research manuscript, which is often called a dissertation, capstone project, or thesis that contains the details of a phenomenon. Features of this book are designed to support the novice researcher and include an explanation of ministry research with details regarding how to identify a research topic, instructions on how to write research questions, and guidance on how to conduct a thorough review of the current scholarly literature. After conducting a thorough review of the literature, the researcher will learn how to conduct ministry research by collecting and analyzing data, which is followed by the findings, results, and recommendations or conclusions. Ministry research can be a challenge to define, and manuscripts vary greatly. This book was designed to provide a step-by-step approach to ministry research while remaining loyal to the integrity and rigor of the research process.
Dr. Bunnie L. Claxton is the founder and chief executive officer of Dissertation Research Specialist, a company that supports the implementation of doctoral programs in universities around the world. She currently serves as a consultant to universities regarding dissertation research to assist with program development, course development, and faculty training. She also provides support to doctoral candidates through her website www.dissertationspecialist.com. She is an adjunct instructor, subject matter expert, and dissertation chair for multiple universities. She is an international speaker, and she presented her research at Oxford University and Cambridge University in 2025. She was the keynote speaker for the World Conference on Teaching and Education in Berlin, Germany. Formerly, she served as the director of applied doctoral research at Liberty University. Dr. Claxton has been involved in the field of education since 1994, including public school, private school, home school, and higher education. Dr. Claxton served as the superintendent for Liberty University Online Academy, an online K–12 school with over 16,000 students, and she currently serves on the board of directors. She is the author of 20 textbooks and is best known for her Step-by-Step textbook series. A few titles include A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting Applied Research, A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting Qualitative Research, A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting Quantitative Research, A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Literature Review for Doctoral Research, and A Step-by-Step Introduction to Research Methods: Qualitative, Quantitative, Mixed-Methods, and Applied.
Dr. J. Michael Lester is the president of Veritas Baptist College, an online college dedicated to preparing men and women for a life of Christian service. Dr. Lester has been involved in the field of education since 1995. He travels often, speaking in churches and conferences on the topics of education, apologetics, and Bible study. For 26 years, he served in various capacities at West Coast Baptist College in Lancaster, CA, including academic dean and online learning director, as well as chair of an academic department. In 2022, Dr. Lester began serving as the president at Veritas Baptist College. Some of Dr. Lester’s published works include Dispensationalism: Understanding the Basics; Streams in the Desert; Jesus or Buddha; Victory: Hope for Struggling Overcomers; and Rightly Divided: A Beginner’s Guide to Bible Study.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting Ministry Research was written to guide the novice researcher through the process of conducting ministry research for the purpose of solving a problem, improving a practice, implementing a solution, or narrowing a gap in the current scholarly literature. The result of this research is a ministry research manuscript, which is often called a dissertation, capstone project, or thesis that contains the details of a phenomenon. Features of this book are designed to support the novice researcher and include an explanation of ministry research with details regarding how to identify a research topic, instructions on how to write research questions, and guidance on how to conduct a thorough review of the current scholarly literature. After conducting a thorough review of the literature, the researcher will learn how to conduct ministry research by collecting and analyzing data, which is followed by the findings, results, and recommendations or conclusions. Ministry research can be a challenge to define, and manuscripts vary greatly. This book was designed to provide a step-by-step approach to ministry research while remaining loyal to the integrity and rigor of the research process.
Dr. Bunnie L. Claxton is the founder and chief executive officer of Dissertation Research Specialist, a company that supports the implementation of doctoral programs in universities around the world. She currently serves as a consultant to universities regarding dissertation research to assist with program development, course development, and faculty training. She also provides support to doctoral candidates through her website www.dissertationspecialist.com. She is an adjunct instructor, subject matter expert, and dissertation chair for multiple universities. She is an international speaker, and she presented her research at Oxford University and Cambridge University in 2025. She was the keynote speaker for the World Conference on Teaching and Education in Berlin, Germany. Formerly, she served as the director of applied doctoral research at Liberty University. Dr. Claxton has been involved in the field of education since 1994, including public school, private school, home school, and higher education. Dr. Claxton served as the superintendent for Liberty University Online Academy, an online K–12 school with over 16,000 students, and she currently serves on the board of directors. She is the author of 20 textbooks and is best known for her Step-by-Step textbook series. A few titles include A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting Applied Research, A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting Qualitative Research, A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting Quantitative Research, A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Literature Review for Doctoral Research, and A Step-by-Step Introduction to Research Methods: Qualitative, Quantitative, Mixed-Methods, and Applied.
Dr. J. Michael Lester is the president of Veritas Baptist College, an online college dedicated to preparing men and women for a life of Christian service. Dr. Lester has been involved in the field of education since 1995. He travels often, speaking in churches and conferences on the topics of education, apologetics, and Bible study. For 26 years, he served in various capacities at West Coast Baptist College in Lancaster, CA, including academic dean and online learning director, as well as chair of an academic department. In 2022, Dr. Lester began serving as the president at Veritas Baptist College. Some of Dr. Lester’s published works include Dispensationalism: Understanding the Basics; Streams in the Desert; Jesus or Buddha; Victory: Hope for Struggling Overcomers; and Rightly Divided: A Beginner’s Guide to Bible Study.